Children (Education and Care Services) National Law (NSW)
3AParamount consideration [NSW]
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3A Paramount consideration [NSW]
3A Paramount consideration [NSW]
(1) The protection of the rights and best interests of each child and the children attending education and care services must be the paramount consideration in giving effect to this Law, including in making decisions or otherwise exercising functions under this Law.
(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the protection of the rights and best interests of each child and the children attending education and care services prevails over—
(a) the financial interests of approved providers; and
(b) other fiduciary duties owed by persons with management or control of education and care services.
Note—
This section is an additional NSW provision.
s 3A: Ins 2025 No 68, Sch 1[6].